Equitable Community Development Project

About the project

The Equitable Community Development Project is a solutions-oriented journalism initiative covering economic and community development issues in Southwest Michigan, created by the Southwest Michigan Journalism Collaborative.

Advisory Council

We are forming an Advisory Council for the Equitable Community Development project to begin meeting in Fall 2024 to provide input on economic and community development issues; feedback on editorial coverage; and story ideas and sources for future articles.

Complete list of advisory council members will be announced soon.

Check Out Our Latest Stories From This Project

Communities and economies get boost from cultural events

From summertime outdoor concerts to annual festivals focused on specific cultures, Kalamazoo and its surrounding area has no shortage of arts and cultural and events for the public to attend. These events not only reflect and celebrate community identity but also can give cities and neighborhoods an economic boost.

Local synagogues and churches rewilding to welcome migratory flocks and other creatures

As a national movement to replace grass-dominated lawns with native plantings catches on, several local faith institutions are rewilding part of their land.